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Syracuse will continue to start senior Drew Allen at QB, but sophomore Terrel Hunt is expected to see playing time.

Allen has completed 43 of 78 attempts for 468 yards, one touchdown, and six interceptions thus far this season. Obviously those aren't Ryan Nassib type numbers, and Syracuse coaches likely want Allen to protect the football better. The Orange take on Wagner this weekend. Wed, Sep 11, 2013 09:46:00 AM

Allen (6-5, 226) graduated from Oklahoma and transferred to Syracuse this summer for his final season of eligibility. He completed 18 of 30 passes for 160 yards over limited playing time for the Sooners the last three seasons. Hunt (6-feet-3, 219 pounds) appeared on special teams during the USC game last season. Allen has the edge in size, arm strength and passing ability, while Hunt has the clear advantage in athleticism. Syracuse doesn't have much time to tab Ryan Nassib's replacement. The Orange opens its season on Aug. 31 against Penn State at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tue, Aug 13, 2013 02:11:00 PM

7-on-7 drills will be a "paramount" in determining Syracuse's starting QB for the 2013 season, according to beat writer Michael Cohen.

This could directly affect Oklahoma transfer Drew Allen's chances, since he is joining a new team, with a new scheme, and new receivers. "Allen... must travel halfway across the country, earn the respect of his teammates, learn the playbook and build chemistry with his wide receivers," Michael Cohen writes. "Not to mention he must outperform five other quarterbacks that will be on the roster by the time fall camp gets underway." Fri, May 31, 2013 08:45:00 AM

Since Allen will graduate this spring, he will be eligible to play for the Orange in 2013. First-year coach Scott Shafer is replacing Doug Marrone and will need to find a fill-in for Ryan Nassib. According to Allen, the Orange coaching staff made no promises regarding the competition. Mon, Apr 29, 2013 01:06:00 PM